Written by Allison Ericson HOPE—most students have it, lose it and don’t know much about it. Not the verb, but Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship. VSU’s NAACP chapter will host their second panel discussion at 6 p.m. on Monday in the U.C Magnolia Room to raise HOPE Scholarship awareness  The panel discussion was designed to inform the Valdosta community on Governor Nathan ...

Written by Anthony Pope Hello world—Anthony here bringing you a full Pop Addict. Let’s see what’s been going on in the entertainment world this past week. After the Oscar’s last week, most of Hollywood is making the wise decision to lie low for a week, but there are always a few celebrities who just can’t stay away from the rachetness, ...

Written by Dowling Payne If you’re searching for an individual with a passion for their interests, then look no further than Allison Forbes. Known to most as Ally, Forbes is a beautiful singer and devoted fitness extraordinaire. Forbes came to Valdosta from Smyrna, Ga. where she quickly fell in love with the campus and college life. Growing up, she was ...

Written by Quasha Ross Outsourcing has become a way of life here in America and is something our country has become quite fond of. Outsourcing means exactly what it sounds like—going out to find a source that can supply a specific need. For instance, businesses can obtain products such as machine parts for certain equipment through outsourcing. Many companies outsource ...

On Monday the Fine Arts Department will give away a total of $500 at their most anticipated event of the year, the 15th Annual Juried Student Art Competition. The competition is open to all students at VSU, not just art majors. Only VSU students are allowed to participate. Students entering the event were required to have their project turned in ...

Welcome back to Additive Noise, your #1 source for music recommendations. We’ve touched on all varieties of cultural music recently, but now it’s time to strike a harsher chord. Follow me to Finland, home of semi-famous power metal band Sonata Arctica. Power metal as a subgenre does not come with the most respect. In fact, power metal bands are generally ...

Written by Brian Hickey Have you ever wanted a less formal environment to speak Spanish freely amongst other Spanish majors and minors? The Latin American Student Association has created a way for students to do just that. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m., students with the common interest of becoming more fluent in Spanish meet at what is called ...

The VSU women’s tennis team faces its most competition yet this season in the next few days. With a win on Sunday against West Alabama, the Blazers are preparing for three non-conference teams: No.4 Lynn University, No.5 Barry University, and No.7 Columbus State University, who are all among the top 10 in the nation. The Lady Blazers are set for ...

Written by Taylor Stone   Top 4 “it list” for spring 2013! 1. Black & White When you think of spring you probably think of dainty fabrics and Easter pastels, right? For this season black and white is hotter than ever. It’s a unique look, but also classic enough for everyday wear. Try a bold stripe or a crisp short ...

A flash flood warning was in effect from 1 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Valdosta received 2.87 inches of rainfall.